Malacothamnus densiflorus - Yellowstem Bushmallow (Plant) Los Nogales Cold Hardy to 25 degrees

Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Introduced by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Natural Habitat Rocky slopes

to sc Oregon Natural Habitat Mountain slopes

Plant Characteristics Family Name Malvaceae Species Name Malva 'Purisima' Common Name Purisima Island Mallow Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Introduced by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

March Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 4ft

Malacothamnus densiflorus - Yellowstem Bushmallow (Plant) Los Nogales Cold Hardy to 25 degreesGreat butterfly plant with many lovely pink flowers in summer. Nice as an informal hedge. Bush mallows can potentially spread to form colonies. Plant Characteristics Family Name Malvaceae Species Name Malacothamnus densiflorus Common Name Yellowstem Bushmallow Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose Flowering Months May, June, July, September, October Evergreen Deciduous